Two thirds of adults allow food to be eaten in bed – but soup, pasta and a stir fry are off limits. <br /><br />A study of 2,000 Americans found 47% have eaten snacks or meals in their own bed, with 85% planning or hoping for breakfast in bed this Valentine’s Day.<br /><br />But 34% simply do not allow food to be consumed under the covers, especially potentially messier foods like tacos, curry and ramen. <br /><br />Despite differing opinions, those polled agreed fruit, chocolate and ice cream are acceptable to eat in bed. <br /><br />If any meal should be eaten under the duvet, it’s breakfast, according to 52% and the likes of yogurt, toast and croissants appeared on the ‘allowed’ list of foods. <br /><br />Commissioned by bakery brand St Pierre and conducted by OnePoll, the study found 52% admitted they can’t fully enjoy eating in bed because they’re too worried about the mess. <br /><br />And while 26% believe it’s lazy, 44% argued food in bed is romantic. <br /><br />“There is clearly a divide when it comes to the idea of eating in bed,” said St Pierre’s spokesperson. “While some will allow a greasy takeaway box or messy sauce covered meal in the boudoir, others understandably draw the line at anything other than breakfast.<br /><br />“Having the first meal of the day in bed, especially with a partner, has for a long time been seen as a romantic gesture and many of us plan to start Valentine’s Day this year doing just that.” <br /><br />The study also found it took smitten Americans an average of seven weeks together before taking their meals to the bedroom. <br /><br />This Valentine’s Day, 69% plan to make breakfast in bed for a loved one, while 16% hope to be the recipient of it.<br /><br />However, 72% have had to get rid of bedding as a result of food related spillages and 49% have asked someone else to get out of their bed because they made crumbs. <br /><br />Therefore, many rely on the likes of a napkin (70%), tray (63%) or towel (52%) to avoid mishaps. <br /><br />Other situations in which people are most likely to eat in bed are when watching TV (66%), generally on weekends (54%) or if on a date (52%). <br /><br />Almost half of those polled opted for lounging under the duvet if eating (47%), while 46% prefer to sit on top of it. <br /><br />And 74% admitted they’re more laid back about eating in bed if it’s someone else’s rather than their own. <br /><br />“Sharing food with a loved one is the perfect way to show you care, but our research suggests that such gestures can backfire, with 83% of Americans having been asked to get out of bed for making a food or drink faux pas!” added the spokesperson.<br /><br />TOP 10 FOODS AMERICANS ALLOW TO BE EATEN IN BED:<br /><br />Fruit <br /><br />Chocolate<br /><br />Yogurt <br /><br />Ice cream <br /><br />Pizza <br /><br />Burger <br /><br />Cake <br /><br />Biscuits <br /><br />Sandwich <br /><br />Pie<br /><br /><br />TOP 10 FOODS AMERICANS BAN FROM BEING EATEN IN BED: <br /><br />Soup <br /><br />Pasta and sauce <br /><br />Roast dinner<br /><br />Stir fry <br /><br />Curry <br /><br />Fish and chips <br /><br />Tacos <br /><br />Ramen <br /><br />Hot dog <br /><br />Sausage and mashed potato
